[Elecraft] WTB - KAT3 or KAT3A

Looking for a K3 antenna tuner. Dave / W6ZL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by:

Re: [Elecraft] Need Mic adapter: Icom SM-50 to K3 mic input jack

Or... you can use the standard stereo mini plug which is usually supplied with condenser mikes and plug into the mic jack on the rear of the K3.  I use a Yamaha CM550 and it plugged directly into my K3 - just had to remember to enable bias on the rear mike jack.  I don't know which flavor of

Re: [Elecraft] Need Mic adapter: Icom SM-50 to K3 mic input jack

Bob, The Elecraft mic pinout is ALMOST the same as Kenwood's The Elecraft pin 6 carries +5 volts while for Kenwood, the +5 volts is on pin 5. Pin 5 for Elecraft is the Function button. If your microphone does not require +5 volts and does not have buttons other than PTT, then you only have

[Elecraft] Need Mic adapter: Icom SM-50 to K3 mic input jack

It appears that MFJ makes a box, designed to convert one brand’s mic connector to others. It appears to be programmable, using jumpers. I believe the Foster connectors on the K3 or K3S are wired the same as Kenwood’s. The model number is MFJ 1263. I have not used or seen one, so cannot

Re: [Elecraft] Problem Tuning K3

Hi Jim Not many folks have the space or ability to put up a full set of resonant dipoles. The MODERN off centre fed dipole is as good as you'll get any multiband antenna and for the most part will not need a separate antenna match box. I suggest you measure the common mode current on a

Re: [Elecraft] Problem Tuning K3

Jim…… First….. what length is your OCFD ? 2nd…… What Height above ground ? 3rd…… What Feed line are you using ? 4th …… What Band do you Operate on Most ? I can Model the Antenna and give you the results . Ray WA6VAB K3 From: CUTTER DAVID via Elecraft Sent: Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Re: [Elecraft] Problem Tuning K3

On 11/2/2021 11:50 AM, CUTTER DAVID wrote: Don't stay stuck in the past: not all ocf dipoles are created equal. With properly designed transformers and chokes, the common mode current can be tamed to perfectly decent levels. I suspect you don't understand the physics of the problem. OCF

Re: [Elecraft] Problem Tuning K3

Jim Don't stay stuck in the past: not all ocf dipoles are created equal. With properly designed transformers and chokes, the common mode current can be tamed to perfectly decent levels. David G3UNA > On 02 November 2021 at 18:25 Jim Brown wrote: > > > On 11/2/2021 6:15 AM, Bill via

Re: [Elecraft] Problem Tuning K3

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Re: [Elecraft] Need Mic adapter: Icom SM-50 to K3 mic input jack

Or for $70, you could buy the MH4 mic from Elecraft.  Works with the K4,K3S, K3 and K2. 73 de RayK2ULR -Original Message- From: j...@kk9a.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, Nov 2, 2021 2:15 pm Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need Mic adapter: Icom SM-50 to K3 mic input jack You

Re: [Elecraft] Problem Tuning K3

On 11/2/2021 6:15 AM, Bill via Elecraft wrote: I assume your using a balun with your OFC antenna. I had a similar problem with my OCF that turned out to be the balun. It was fine under low power but would not tune under high power. NO! The problem was that by their nature, OCF antennas are

Re: [Elecraft] Need Mic adapter: Icom SM-50 to K3 mic input jack

You will have to either rewire the Icom mic's Foster plug or you need to purchase the Foster plug adaptor for the Yaesu mic and then rewire it. John KK9A Bob KD7YZ wrote: I have no microphone for my K3. I am usually on CW or the digital modes. Now I want to get on the KY Phone Net on 3838. So

Re: [Elecraft] Problem Tuning K3-" Balun"

A common mode choke (not really a balun) at a point of high SWR can heat up and as it does so everything drifts, making tuning impossible.  Been there, done that using high power to a 160m Inverted-L that was close to resonant, but due to expediency was fed at a point of high SWR.  A

Re: [Elecraft] Need Mic adapter: Icom SM-50 to K3 mic input jack

Microphone schematics and other info can be found at https://www.qsl.net/g4wpw/date.html. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/2/2021 11:38 AM, Ken Winterling wrote: Bob, Can you build adapters if you have schematics? DIY gives you lots of possibilities. ⁣

Re: [Elecraft] Need Mic adapter: Icom SM-50 to K3 mic input jack

Bob, Can you build adapters if you have schematics? DIY gives you lots of possibilities. ⁣ Ken WA2LBI​ On Nov 2, 2021, 09:35, at 09:35, Bob KD7YZ wrote: >Hello Elecraft List > >I have no microphone for my K3. I am usually on CW or the digital >modes. >Now I want to get on the KY Phone Net on

Re: [Elecraft] Rf Choke placement

Some folks, for esthetics usually, put chokes and resistors in only one direction throughout the build, which may simplify finding mistakes later, the numbers or color code direction is always the same. Pretty is only relevant to the builder hi hi. 73, Rick NK7I Email spiel Czech

Re: [Elecraft] Problem Tuning K3-" Balun"

U Get Outlook for iOS From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Ray Sent: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 10:00:06 AM To: bw39...@yahoo.com ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem Tuning K3-" Balun" I agree….

Re: [Elecraft] Problem Tuning K3-" Balun"

I agree…. Feedline’s Best Friend ! WA6VAB Ray K3 From: Bill via Elecraft Sent: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 6:15 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Problem Tuning K3 Jim, I assume your using a balun with your OFC antenna. I had a similar problem with my OCF that turned out to

Re: [Elecraft] Rf Choke placement

Those RF chokes are bi-lateral - they can be installed either way, just like resistors. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/2/2021 10:18 AM, JAMES GUNNOE wrote: Hi all, Building a K2 kit. Does it matter which way to install the RF chokes? I am speaking of the color coded ones that resemble resistors.

[Elecraft] Rf Choke placement

Hi all, Building a K2 kit. Does it matter which way to install the RF chokes? I am speaking of the color coded ones that resemble resistors. Thank you James, KJ4KEM __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Need Mic adapter: Icom SM-50 to K3 mic input jack

Hello Elecraft List I have no microphone for my K3. I am usually on CW or the digital modes. Now I want to get on the KY Phone Net on 3838. So I talked DXEngineering and they know of no adapter plug/cable. So, I have an Icom SM-50 mic and a Yaesu MD-100 mic. Anyone know of an adapter

[Elecraft] Problem Tuning K3

Jim, I assume your using a balun with your OFC antenna. I had a similar problem with my OCF that turned out to be the balun. It was fine under low power but would not tune under high power. Thanks, Bill - W0BBI __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] loss of receive audio on K3

Yesterday was Halloween, Doug. 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel CWops #5 Formerly K2VCO https://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 01/11/2021 15:20, Douglas Zwiebel wrote: I had the strangest thing happenyesterday (K3, 1st prod run). All of a sudden, I lost all audio output (headphones). I pull the